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Sebastian Hall

North York,Ontario

Summary

Organized Urban Planner and exceptional multi-tasker with proven history of streamlining processes and delivering valuable support. Offering over 22 years of experience in collecting and analyzing data on progress regarding planning permission applications and responding to queries about the planning permission application process.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Planner

National Works Agency
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Represented the Agency at Legal Hearings regarding modification of Restrictive Covenants Applications concerning the location of vehicular ingress/egress points and building setback from roadways or water bodies.


  • Reviewed all applications island wide regarding the disposal of lands under the jurisdiction of the Agency for use as residential, commercial or any other purpose.


  • Trained, supervised and vetted junior staff’s work.


  • Enhanced community development by creating strategic physical plans and urban design frameworks.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive land use plans for sustainable growth.
  • Improved transportation networks through thoughtful planning and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Streamlined permit processes by evaluating site and storm water plans ensuring expedited project approvals.
  • Promoted environmentally friendly practices by integrating green spaces and energy-efficient designs into projects.
  • Optimized public space utilization through creative site analysis and innovative design solutions.

Road Planner

National Works Agency
04.2006 - 06.2022
  • Evaluate advertisement, building, subdivision, road closure, and restrictive covenant applications within policy guidelines. - Ensure conformance to minimum planning requirements.


  • Analyze proposed designs, focusing on access points to subdivisions and building applications. Assess the impact on the existing road network.


  • Identify suitable sites for town relocation. Consider various land use activities such as residential, commercial, and institutional.


  • Advise applicants and developers on key design issues. Ensure compliance with physical planning requirements.


  • Coordinate the dissemination of special applications to Traffic and Hydraulic Engineers within the Agency.


  • Conduct site inspections and meetings to review applications. Resolve issues arising during the planning process.


  • Investigate and respond to customer complaints related to planning and development.


  • Carried out land use surveys. Assist in the preparation of related maps.


  • Advise applicants and developers on Agency policies and standards. Raise awareness for compliance with planning requirements.


  • Represent the Agency on behalf of the Senior Planner in discussions with internal and external stakeholders.


  • Represent the Agency at Municipal Corporations, reviewing and making recommendations.


  • Trained, supervised and vetted junior staff's work.

Planning Technologist

National Works Agency
02.2002 - 03.2006
  • Carry out analytical and technical assessment of advertisement, building and subdivision applications within policy guidelines to ensure conformance to the minimum standard planning requirements.
  • Advise applicants/ developers on key issues in the design and re-design of building and subdivision applications to ensure compliance with the physical planning requirements.
  • Co-ordinate the dissemination of special applications to specialist professional such as the Traffic and Hydraulic Engineers within the Agency.
  • Carried out site inspections and site meetings for review of applications to resolve issues.
  • Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
  • Advise applicants/ developers on the Agency’s policies and standards to raise awareness of the Agency’s planning requirements in an effort to achieve suitable design and layout of subdivision and development plans.
  • Represent the Agency on behalf of the Senior Planner at discussions and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Represent the Agency at the Municipal Corporations - reviewing and making recommendations regarding subdivision and building applications.

GIS Development Officer - Summer Internship

National Water Commission
05.2001 - 08.2001

Mapped all water sources in East Jamaica based of the level of contamination

Education

No Degree - Transportation - Road Safety Awareness

Aston University And Mott McDonald
Birmingham, England
09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Planning

University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
06.2004

Diploma - Urban And Regional Planning

University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
06.2001

High School Diploma -

Kingston College
Kingston, Jamaica
06.1990

No Degree - Advanced Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation

Institute of Police Technology
University Of North Florida, USA
06.2013

Skills

  • Policy analysis
  • Urban Planning Knowledge
  • Land Use Planning
  • Transportation Planning
  • Environmental Planning
  • Spatial analysis
  • Housing Policy
  • Zoning regulations
  • File Maintenance
  • Historic Preservation
  • Ethical considerations
  • Public Engagement
  • Urban Design
  • Research experience
  • Site analysis
  • Presentation Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking
  • MS Office
  • Fluent in English
  • Time Management

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Physical Planner

National Works Agency
07.2022 - 01.2024

Road Planner

National Works Agency
04.2006 - 06.2022

Planning Technologist

National Works Agency
02.2002 - 03.2006

GIS Development Officer - Summer Internship

National Water Commission
05.2001 - 08.2001

No Degree - Transportation - Road Safety Awareness

Aston University And Mott McDonald

Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Planning

University of Technology, Jamaica

Diploma - Urban And Regional Planning

University of Technology, Jamaica

High School Diploma -

Kingston College

No Degree - Advanced Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation

Institute of Police Technology
Sebastian Hall